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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 2,765.52 and 1,258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 2,765.52 and 1,258.35 is: 1,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 2,765.52 = 1,258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/2,765.52 = 1,258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 2,765.52 × 1,258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 3,479,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,992.09/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.73

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